Commission on Higher Education

Commission on Higher Education. The Commission on Higher Education is a government agency responsible for regulating and supervising the higher education system in the Philippines, working closely with Department of Education (Philippines), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and University of the Philippines. It was established on May 18, 1994, through Republic Act 7722, also known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994", signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos, with the aim of promoting higher education and ensuring its quality, in collaboration with Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and University of Santo Tomas. The commission is headed by a chairman, who is appointed by the President of the Philippines, and is assisted by several commissioners, including Emilio Aguinaldo College, Far Eastern University, and Mapúa University.

● Introduction

The Commission on Higher Education plays a crucial role in the development of higher education in the Philippines, working with Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Rizal Technological University, and Technological University of the Philippines. Its main objective is to ensure that the higher education system is accessible, equitable, and of high quality, in partnership with Asian Institute of Technology, International Rice Research Institute, and Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization. The commission achieves this by setting standards for higher education institutions, such as University of the Philippines Los Baños, University of the Philippines Diliman, and University of the Philippines Manila, and by providing support for research and development, in collaboration with National Research Council of the Philippines, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, and Department of Science and Technology (Philippines).

● History

The Commission on Higher Education was established on May 18, 1994, through Republic Act 7722, which was signed into law by President Fidel V. Ramos, with the support of Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, and Supreme Court of the Philippines. The law created the commission as a replacement for the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, which was responsible for overseeing the entire education system in the Philippines, including Department of Education (Philippines), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The commission began its operations on July 1, 1994, with Dr. Angel Alcala as its first chairman, who worked closely with National Economic and Development Authority, Philippine Statistics Authority, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

● Organization and Governance

The Commission on Higher Education is headed by a chairman, who is appointed by the President of the Philippines, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, which includes Senate of the Philippines, House of Representatives of the Philippines, and Supreme Court of the Philippines. The chairman is assisted by several commissioners, who are also appointed by the President of the Philippines, in consultation with University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University. The commission has a secretariat, which is headed by an executive director, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the commission, in partnership with Department of Budget and Management, Department of Finance (Philippines), and Civil Service Commission (Philippines).

● Functions and Responsibilities

The Commission on Higher Education has several functions and responsibilities, including setting standards for higher education institutions, such as University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University. The commission is also responsible for evaluating and accrediting higher education programs, in collaboration with Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, and Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities. Additionally, the commission provides support for research and development, in partnership with National Research Council of the Philippines, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, and Department of Science and Technology (Philippines).

● Accreditation and Quality Assurance

The Commission on Higher Education is responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education institutions in the Philippines, through its accreditation and quality assurance programs, in collaboration with Asian Institute of Technology, International Rice Research Institute, and Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization. The commission has established a set of standards and guidelines for higher education institutions, which include University of the Philippines Los Baños, University of the Philippines Diliman, and University of the Philippines Manila. The commission also conducts regular evaluations and assessments of higher education institutions, to ensure that they meet the required standards, in partnership with Department of Education (Philippines), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

● Regional Offices and Services

The Commission on Higher Education has several regional offices, which are responsible for providing support and services to higher education institutions in their respective regions, including National Capital Region (Philippines), Calabarzon, and Central Luzon. The regional offices are also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of higher education institutions in their regions, in collaboration with Department of Budget and Management, Department of Finance (Philippines), and Civil Service Commission (Philippines). The commission also provides several services, including technical assistance, training, and research support, to higher education institutions, in partnership with University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle University. Category:Government agencies of the Philippines